RM13 7BE is a safe, established residential area on Herold Close, 1.1km from Hornchurch, South in Havering. Administratively it sits within South Hornchurch ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
For families considering a move, RM13 7BE represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM13 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00011834 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEROLD CLOSE, RM13 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEROLD CLOSE, RM13 7BE.
393
33
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RM13 7BE's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM13 7BE. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM13 7BE has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Whybridge Infant School
Whybridge Junior School
The Brittons Academy
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Scargill Infant School
Scargill Junior School
The R J Mitchell Primary School
La Salette Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Sunny's Mini Market0.8 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Yogi News & Off Licence0.8 km
- ICom2 Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Silver Cafe0.8 km
- Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut0.6 km
- Jack's Cafe0.6 km
- BK90 Restaurant & Lounge0.2 km
- Chilli Tree0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Buzz Grill0.8 km
- Sisserou Lunch Box0.7 km
- Best Fish Bar0.8 km
- SKEWERS@rainham0.8 km
- New Cherries0.6 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Dacia0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Essex)1.8 km
- Dagenham East L.T.3.2 km
- Dagenham Dock3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM137BE · Data under Open Government Licence